Yasir Qadhi

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi addresses the topic of domestic violence which is prevalent and rampant in all sects of society. He delves on matters related to the position of the Qur'an and Sunnah when it comes to prohibition of violence against women, the types of abuse (physical, emotional) women have to deal with and what should be one’s stance in the wake of being the subject of domestic violence. Is...

This talk sees Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delve into the life and times of another great Sahaba to have ever walked the face of the earth - AbdurRahman Ibn Awf RA. Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf stepped into this world in the Banu Zuhura clan which had a similarity in the fact that it was also the tribe of the Prophet's ﷺ mother, Aminah RA. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gifted him the name - Abdur-Rahman Ibn ‘Awf, which means...

This video unravels the life and times of Az Zubayr Ibn Al Awwam RA and how he was an indispensable part of Islam in an enthralling talk by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi. Zubayr ibn Awwam father’s name was al-Awwam and his mother was Safiyyah bint Abd al-Muttalib who was the aunt of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Hence, he was also the cousin of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He had another relation where he was the blessed nephe...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi takes on the topic of conflicting challenges faced by the modern generation and the generation of our parents or the previous generations. Being Muslims, we should adopt the approach of understanding our society around us and not just focus our energy on building our own community. Of course, it is a necessity but it should be done in a balanced way such that we lay equal emphas...

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi unravels details about the life of Talha Ibn Ubaydullah who is one among the Ashra Mubashra.we are also provided with explanations about the concept in question -"Ashara Mubashara" or the "Ten promised Paradise."   Narrated Sa’id Ibn Zayd: Abdur Rahman Ibn Al-Akhnas said that when he was in the mosque, a man mentioned Ali r.a. So Sa’id got up and said: I bear...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges on details pertaining to the blessings of marriage and the key factors that help in its sustainability. Each spouse finds Sakeenah through the other spouse. Each completes the other. In Surah 30, Verse 21 of Surah ar-Rum, Allah tells us that he regards the creation of spouses - the husband and wife - as a sign of His greatness. Not only has Allah created these individua...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on the concept of sending Salat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.  “Indeed, Allah confers blessings upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [ Allah to grant him] peace.” - Surah Al Ahzab, Verse 56. In this lecture, we can see the Shaykh touch base on the following topics: Blessings and meanings o...

As we dive into the final video on Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi packs in various Hadith and sayings of this great Khalifa of Islam and also details are shared on the death of Ali RA. Although Ali enjoyed the staunch support of his people,Alī RA authority was weakened during the last two years of his Khilafat. A number of prominent Muslims even met in Adrūh with the thought of deposing...

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi unravels details about the Kharijite group, their interactions & tensions with Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA and the statements made by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding this particular group of people. The Messenger of Allah said: They kill the Muslims and spare the idolaters. If I live to see them I will kill them like the killing of (the people of ‘Aad). [Bukhari and...

As we delve into the talk, Shaykh YAsir Qadhi makes us acquainted with the circumstances leading to this battle, the incidents that transpire and what was the aftermath of this battle. The Battle of Siffin took place between Ali RA, the fourth of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and Muawiyah bin Abu Sufyan RA, the governor of Damascus, who opposed the caliphate of Ali RA. The Battle took place in Siffi...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi continues to cover the Caliphate of Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA and goes into the story of the "Battle of Jamal," the very first civil war in Islam, famously associated with tensions between Aisha RA and Ali RA. The Battle of the Camel or Battle of Jamal took place at Basra, Iraq between  allies to Ali RA -Ali and Harith ibn Rab'i and the allies to Aisha RA - Talha ibn Ubaydullah,...

Based on Shaykh al Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi elaborates explicitly about the ten factors that save Muslims from Jahannam or Hell Fire. These are as follows: Tawbah - If one feels guilty he needs to make Tawbah. Allah created us so that we can make Tawbah and appeal to His Mercy. The one who makes Tawbah is as if he has never committed the sin. Istighfaar - This is a verbal manifes...

In this video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi uncovers the circumstances and the situations that transpired before eventually culminating into the election of Ali Bin Abi Talib RA as the Khalifa after the death of Uthman Ibn Affan RA. In the discussion that follows, we gather information that a group of the companions of the Prophet ﷺ - Talha RA and Zubair RA, went to Ali RA and offered to swear allegiance to...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves deeply into the concept of standing firm on the principles of Islam - primarily, equality. When the elite of the Quraysh requested for a change in the clause of Islam which was to get rid of Bilal RA, Ibn Masud RA, Suhaib Ibn Roomi RA and other non Arabs from the sitting in which the elites would be housed, they cited a possible chance of accepting of Islam by the elites...

Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with his state of mind regarding the horrific bombing incident near Masjid an Nabawi in Medina in the month of Ramadan and on the last of the odd nights. He is in a state of shock as to how someone could indulge in a demeaning act of such lowness and words fail him. He is appalled at the state of mind of the bomber who had the audacity to attempt to harm the city...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the topic of the Greatest or Grandest Name of Allah (Ism-Allah Al-Adham).   There are a few authentic Hadith which mention the Greatest Names of Allah: The Prophet ﷺ saw somebody make Dua and said "You have asked Allah with His Grand Name, this is the Name if asked using it, Allah will grant and Dua is answered."   A person made Dua and the Prophet ﷺ said "This man h...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into explicit detail regarding the names Al-Fattah and Khairul-Fatihin which are one of the many Names of Allah SWT. This name occurs once in the Qur'an - Al Fattah. Fataha means opening and it also means a victory and also means judgement. The following meanings are implied from this particular Name: All doors of Allah’s Mercy are opened. Allah is the best Judge. Whoever...

Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi delves upon the opposite and complementary pairs of the Names of Allah SWT. The Names of Allah occurs in pairs most of the time. Together, they embody the  Perfection of Allah. The following are the opposites: Al-Awwal (The Pre-Eternal), Al-Aakhir (The Last) Ad-Dhahir (The Clear/Evident), Al-Batin (The Hidden/Concealed) Al-Mubdi (The One who Begins), Al-Muweed (The One who Co...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the name of Allah  that is Al Wahhab. The name occurs 3 times in the Qur'an and comes from the word Wahaba, which means to give (as gift) to somebody else something you own and without wanting anything back in return. Al-Wahhab gives and continuously gives what is His to us from His Generosity. Since Allah is Al Wahhab, He gives without asking. What happens when we act...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on the Name of Allah which is Al Afuww. This means that Allah overlooks and neglects a sin committed by us as if it never took place and overlooks it as if it never happened. Al Afuww is mentioned 5 times in the Qur'an. Allah being Al Afuww necessitates our deepest gratitude and thanks to Allah. The best example of exhibition of Afuww is seen in the story of the slander o...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the Names of Allah - At-Tawwab and Qabil At-Tawb. The name At Tawwab has been mentioned 11 times in the Qur'an and it is paired the most times with Ar Raheem. Tawbah is obligatory upon us and should be adopted mandatorily. Allah  does not place a barrier on our Tawbah and hence, sincere repentance is the key to absolve us of our sins and misdeeds. What does the Name At...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the names of Allah - Al-Khaliq, Al-Baari and Al-Musawwir which are so beautifully harmonised together. The Name Al Khaliq occurs at least 8 times in the Qur'an. What does Al Khaliq entail? Creator of living and inanimate objects Allah’s khalq does not require any time and effort. Allah’s creation wills it into being - Kun faya kun Allah creates when he wishes to create...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves upon the meaning of two of the Names of Allah - Al Kareem and Al Akram. The meaning of Karam is that act of extreme generosity that invokes goodness within yourself about giving. Al Kareem is the One who gives without asking anything in return and gives without reason or gives without being asked. He gives to all and doesn’t concern Himself whether the one who is receivin...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the meaning of one of the names of Allah - Al Azeez. Al Azeez is the second most common name in terms of quantity with a staggering 92 times in the Noble Qur'an. The Name Al Azeez has the following connotations: The Powerful.  No one can harm Allah and no one can escape from His Domain of Power. The One whom you must seek protection from as nobody can protect you aga...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the meaning of one of the Allah’s names - Al Lateef. It comes from the verb Latafa whose primary meaning is the lightness of being and presence. Allah is Al Lateef which means that He is aware of the hidden secrets and it also means Allah’s Mercy reaches us in the manner in which we may never understand. Allah’s name Al Lateef is mentioned 5 times in the Qur'an. It is...